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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,408.41, 29,111.81 and 8,872.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,408.41, 29,111.81 and 8,872.34 is: 13,308.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,408.41 : 29,111.81 = 8,872.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,408.41/29,111.81 = 8,872.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,408.41x = 29,111.81 × 8,872.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,408.41x = 258,289,686.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,289,686.41/19,408.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,308.13

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